Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic TS3
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![Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/angled/Olympus_Stylus_Tough_6010_1.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS3/Panasonic-TS3-front.jpg)
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Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic TS3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
- Announced July 2009
- Also referred to as mju Tough 6010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
- Announced August 2011
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT3
- Succeeded the Panasonic TS2
- Later Model is Panasonic TS4
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Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic TS3 Overview
Lets look a little more closely at the Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic TS3, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
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The 6010 was revealed 3 years before the TS3 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the 6010 matches up against the TS3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic TS3 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 6010 Gallery & Panasonic TS3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Panasonic TS3
6010 | TS3 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Olympus 6010
TS3 | 6010 | |||
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Announced | August 2011 | ![]() | July 2009 | Newer by 25 months |
Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Panasonic TS3
6010 | TS3 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same display size |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6010 has got physical dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic TS3 has proportions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic TS3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the 6010 against the TS3.
![Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-Tough-6010-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS3-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6010 and TS3 is 94 and 92 respectively.
![Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-Tough-6010-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS3-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6010 and TS3.
As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures although you would want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more aged 6010 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
![Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-Stylus-Tough-6010-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS3-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-Tough-6010-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS3-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 |
Other name | mju Tough 6010 | Lumix DMC-FT3 |
Category | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Announced | 2009-07-17 | 2011-08-16 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1/4 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1300 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 4.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 179 grams (0.39 lbs) | 197 grams (0.43 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 310 photos |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-50C | - |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $0 | $380 |